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also irresistable
as in overwhelming
impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness
The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible.
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Recent Examples of irresistible
Keep an eye on your dogs, as these smells are strong for a few days after application and may prove to be irresistible to them.
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
No, the danger is what those charlatans exploit, namely our vulnerability to the narrative of natural healing, the irresistible allure of conquering cancer with a simple, intuitive approach that lies entirely within our power, no chemo or surgery required.
—Alan Levinovitz, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
For a versatile, refined manicure with a modern touch, here are seven irresistible ideas to wear natural, nude nails like an it girl.
—Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
The track blends sensuality with confidence, capturing an irresistible chemistry that’s impossible to ignore.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
No, the danger is what those charlatans exploit, namely our vulnerability to the narrative of natural healing, the irresistible allure of conquering cancer with a simple, intuitive approach that lies entirely within our power, no chemo or surgery required.
—Alan Levinovitz, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
For a versatile, refined manicure with a modern touch, here are seven irresistible ideas to wear natural, nude nails like an it girl.
—Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
The track blends sensuality with confidence, capturing an irresistible chemistry that’s impossible to ignore.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irresistible
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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